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YY03 TLK

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,255 mi
Last recorded105,255 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 TLK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 105,255 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 105,255 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,740 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 94,424 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 92,727 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 92,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,726 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 91,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,899 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 51,817 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,973 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,634 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,979 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f pads low

Fail 28 Jun 2007 22,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f pads low

Pass 9 May 2006 16,909 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 16,909 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre not recommended fitment for this car

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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YY03 TLK is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY03 TLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY03 TLK registered?

YY03 TLK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is YY03 TLK safe to buy?

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